Veterinarian

Check us out! Kruger Animal Hospital has moved into a brand-new building and is looking for a third associate to join Drs. Bleem & McAfee in our collaborative and fun practice. Located in Bloomington-Normal, our doctors and staff have been providing medical, grooming, and boarding services for our small animal and exotics clientele for over 70 years. We offer strong mentorship to new graduates and all the financial, staffing, and resource support to help take your career to the next level (no matter how long you’ve been in practice)!

• Small animal with a mix of avian, reptile, and small mammal exotics care (not required)
• Modern surgical suite with isoflurane anesthesia, electrocautery, and advanced surgical monitoring capabilities, including oscilloscope, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
• Orthopedic surgery services with laser therapy
• Ultrasonic dental equipment with digital dental radiography
• ECGs performed and interpreted on-site
• Robust pharmacy with compounding capabilities
• Full IDEXX laboratory for selected blood chemistry, urinalysis, and sediments, PCV, TP, Fe‑Leuk, and various ELISA tests run by technicians. Complemented by an external full-service clinical and pathological IDEXX laboratory.
• Quick and reliable referral service to various specialists in the area
• Paper-light, Avimark computer system to house and manage our client database
• We encourage and support the cultivation of our doctors' special interests

Newly graduated candidates will also have access to our General Practice Mentorship Program, which includes:

• One‑on‑one surgical and medical support from Dr. Bleem & a collaborative team of Veterinarian leaders within the NVA family.
• Suite of wellness programing focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life.
• Cohort of other new graduate veterinarians within Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement.

• Generous salary plus production bonuses
• Sign‑on, retention, and/or student loan assistance
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit plan options, including life & disability insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Sick Days, CE Days
• State License, DEA, Professional Membership Dues

• Prosal Compensation with a base range of $110k - $150k. Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and the scope of services provided.